68976 ZIP Code — Smithfield, NE

Gosper County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68976 is located in Smithfield, Nebraska, within Gosper County. It covers approximately 36.43 square miles and serves a population of 224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68976

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,125. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

224

population

36.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68976 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68976

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68976. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smithfield	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	224
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	36.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5766
Longitude	-99.7460
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	35.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	41.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	18.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

224

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$82,125

Median household income

$38,442

Per capita income

$118,100

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

38.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	25.9%
18 and over	166	74.1%
65 and over	18	8.0%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	214	95.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	4%
Two or more races	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	35.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	41.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	18.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.9%	5.2%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 14.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	33.3%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	14.7%
Median income	$82,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.1%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 18.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,100
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	26.5%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	44.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	16.7%
4 bedrooms	30.4%
5+ bedrooms	17.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	58.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	52.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	9.3%
No fuel used	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	19	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	12	16.0%
Households with children under 18	24	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	18.7%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.9%	12.7%
Married	39.6%	56.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	23.9%
Divorced	8.5%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.6%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	38.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	5.5%
Kindergarten	2	3.6%
Elementary school	32	58.2%
High school	11	20.0%
College / grad school	7	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 35.7%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Other services 11.1%

Retail trade 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Public administration 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Construction 2.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	4.8%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	27.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.3%
Carpool	27.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	24.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.0%
Retirement income	4.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	61.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	22.8%
No insurance	25.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	211	94.2%
Spanish	6	2.8%
Other Indo-European	6	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	224	100.0%
Born in same state	224	100.0%
Born in different state	138	61.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	20.5%
Arab	14	6.3%
French	13	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	2.7%
Dutch	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	98.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68976

What city is ZIP code 68976 in?

ZIP code 68976 is primarily assigned to Smithfield, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68976 in?

ZIP code 68976 falls within Gosper County, Nebraska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68976?

The median home value in ZIP code 68976 is $118,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 68976?

ZIP code 68976 has an estimated population of 224 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68976?

The median household income in ZIP code 68976 is $82,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68976 in?

ZIP code 68976 observes the CST timezone.